Victory An Island Tale: Concord Edition of the Works of Joseph Conrad
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
14.02.2026
Verlag
XpressPressSeitenzahl
368
Maße (L/B/H)
23,4/15,5/2,4 cm
Gewicht
566 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-02-607563-0
"Victory: An Island Tale" is a compelling psychological novel by Joseph Conrad that explores themes of isolation, detachment, and the inevitable intrusion of the world. Set in the remote Dutch East Indies, the story follows Axel Heyst, a Swedish philosopher and wanderer who has retreated to a desolate island to live in solitude. His life of detached skepticism is disrupted when he rescues Lena, a young English musician, from a predatory situation. Their peaceful existence is soon threatened by the arrival of three villainous men-Mr. Jones, Ricardo, and Pedro-who are convinced Heyst is hiding a vast treasure.
Through Heyst's struggle to reconcile his desire for isolation with his growing emotional connection to Lena, Conrad examines the moral and philosophical conflicts of the human heart. The novel is renowned for its intense character studies and its atmospheric depiction of the Malay Archipelago. As the narrative builds toward a tragic climax, "Victory: An Island Tale" stands as a profound meditation on the impossibility of remaining a mere spectator in a world of action and emotion. This work remains one of Conrad's most significant literary achievements, blending elements of a classic sea adventure with deep psychological insight.
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